NHL

AP Sports WriterNosek's goal in 3rd helps Golden Knights beat Islanders 3-2By VIN A. CHERWOONEW YORK (AP) Tomas Nosek scored the tiebreaking goal early in the third period and the surging Vegas Golden Knights beat the New York Islanders 3-2 on Wednesday night.Jonathan Marchessault and William Karlsson also...

The Latest: Bruins' Cassidy says Marchand will play Game 1BOSTON (AP) The Latest on media day at the Stanley Cup Final (all times Eastern):11:55 a.m.Boston Bruins coach Bruce Cassidy says Brad Marchand took a maintenance day off from practice and is good to go for Game 1 of...

AP Sports WriterAvalanche, Flyers look to avoid deep series holesBy VIN A. CHERWOOThe Colorado Avalanche and Philadelphia Flyers will look to rediscover their offensive prowess to avoid falling into deep holes in their conference semifinal series.The Avalanche go into Game 3 against the surging Dallas Stars (10:30 p.m. EDT,...

AP Sports WriterNHL adds meldonium to banned substances listBy STEPHEN WHYNOFollowing the lead of the World Anti-Doping Agency, the NHL has added meldonium to its list of banned substances.Deputy commissioner Bill Daly confirmed the addition in an email to The Associated Press on Wednesday. It was first reported by...

DENVER (AP) The Colorado Avalanche claimed forward Chris Wagner off waivers from Anaheim.To make room on the roster, Colorado placed goaltender Semyon Varlamov on injured reserve with a groin injury. The move is retroactive to Nov. 10.Wagner didn't score in 11 games for the Ducks this season. He...

New Jersey Devils sign forward Jesper Bratt to 3-year dealNEWARK, N.J. (AP) The New Jersey Devils have signed forward Jesper Bratt to a three-year, entry-level contract.The Devils announced the signing of their 2016 sixth-round draft pick on Friday.The 18-year-old Bratt spent the last four seasons in Sweden with...

AP Sports WriterNo playoffs for Blackhawks for first time since 2008By JAY COHENCHICAGO (AP) What was left of the United Center crowd was mostly quiet while the final seconds of an era ticked off Tuesday night. There was no big rally for the Chicago Blackhawks. No final charge.It's...

AP Sports WriterOvechkin, Holtby shine in Game 7, Caps beat Lightning 4-0By FRED GOODALLTAMPA, Fla. (AP) Alex Ovechkin lifted the Prince of Wales Trophy, spun around and set it back down on a table.The rest of the Capitals joined him for a team photo after beating the Tampa...

AP Hockey WriterButcher an NHL free agent after not signing with AvalancheBy JOHN WAWROWCollege hockey's top player is an NHL free agent after former University of Denver defenseman Will Butcher allowed a deadline to pass without signing with the Colorado Avalanche.The Avalanche selected Butcher in the fifth round of...

AP Sports WriterDevils, Golden Knights off to surprising strong startsBy VIN A. CHERWOOAfter finishing at the bottom of the Eastern Conference last season, the New Jersey Devils have been among the NHL's surprise teams.The Devils have been atop the Metropolitan Division for most of the opening weeks and are...

SAN JOSE, California (AP) San Jose's Czech center Tomas Hertl scored 1:12 into overtime to give the Sharks a 4-3 victory over Dallas on Saturday, denying the Stars a return to the top of the NHL's Central Division.Hertl's shot beat his former teammate Antti Niemi, with the goaltender...

AP Sports WriterRask comes up big as Boston Bruins advance to face 'CanesBy MITCH STACYCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) The Boston Bruins got some timely goals in their tight Eastern Conference semifinal series with Columbus, and when the goals weren't coming, Tuukka Rask stood tall.The Finn turned in his best...